About Us

What is Alpha Lambda Delta?

Founded in 1924, Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor society for students in their first year at an institution of higher education. We recognize those students who have succeeded in maintaining a 3.5 or higher GPA, and are in the top 20% of their class, in their first year. Alpha Lambda Delta's mission is to "encourage superior academic achievement...to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society"

Why was I invited?

You were invited because you've attained a 3.5 or higher GPA in your first year or term in higher education, and you're in the top 20% of your class after the first year or term. You've already earned the recognition that Alpha Lambda Delta offers - now, all you have to do is accept it

What sort of benefits does ALD offer me?

Participate in local and National service and social activities - do your part to help the community and your campus.
Gives you an opportunity to get familiar with your campus and other organizations
Compete for over $190,000 in scholarships and fellowships each year - with our Trow and Stemler Scholarships and ALD Graduate Fellowships.
Make friends from around the nation at the annual National Leadership Workshop Wear Alpha Lambda Delta Senior Honor Cords at your graduation exercises Receive the recognition that comes from membership in a national society with over 80 years of tradition!